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JOHN SABENG POKU

JOHN SABENG POKU

Kumasi,GHANA

Summary

Driven and strategic, equipped with leadership and business development skills, alongside exceptional communication and negotiation abilities. Proven record in fostering collaborative environments and aligning team efforts with overarching business goals. Poised to make a significant impact in any management role.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Managing Partner (Finance & Operations)

Willbeck Consult
Kumasi, Ghana
10.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw financial planning and operational strategies to enhance organizational efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented policies that streamlined processes across multiple departments.
  • Managed budgeting and forecasting activities to align resources with strategic objectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive performance improvements and operational excellence.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements while optimizing financial operations.
  • Formulated effective business plans to drive profitability.

Branch Head of Operations

First Atlantic Bank
Suame/Kumasi, Ghana
10.2014 - 10.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated staff schedules and resource allocation to optimise workflow efficiency.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall operational effectiveness.
  • Implemented training programmes for new employees to improve onboarding efficiency.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.

Branch operations manager

United Bank for Africa GH Ltd
Knust/Kumasi, Ghana
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Comprehensive Branch oversight
  • Branch cash and cost management
  • Daily, weekly and monthly report submission

(Branch security, ATM balancing, General Ledger)

Funds Transfer & Clearing Officer

United Bank for Africa GH Ltd
Tanoso/Kumasi, Ghana
10.2009 - 06.2013
  • Processing of clearing cheques
  • Processing of salaries
  • Handling of bank and customer induced instructions
  • Booking of fixed deposits
  • Preparing of payment orders and banker cheques

National service person & Contract Staff

Merchant Bank GH Ltd
Kumasi, Ghana
10.2006 - 09.2009
  • Cashiering
  • Processing and payment of Inward Remittance
  • Cross-selling of bank products.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2010 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Philosophy

University of Ghana, Legon
Accra, Ghana
09.2002 - 05.2006

GCSEs - Mathematics, Economics and Geography

Opoku Ware School
Kumasi, Ghana
08.1998 - 06.2000

Skills

  • Business ethics upholding
  • Strategic leadership
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
    Presentation and document creation
    Spreadsheet management
    Email communication skills
  • Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting techniques


Timeline

Managing Partner (Finance & Operations)

Willbeck Consult
10.2020 - Current

Branch Head of Operations

First Atlantic Bank
10.2014 - 10.2020

Branch operations manager

United Bank for Africa GH Ltd
07.2012 - 10.2014

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2010 - 06.2012

Funds Transfer & Clearing Officer

United Bank for Africa GH Ltd
10.2009 - 06.2013

National service person & Contract Staff

Merchant Bank GH Ltd
10.2006 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Philosophy

University of Ghana, Legon
09.2002 - 05.2006

GCSEs - Mathematics, Economics and Geography

Opoku Ware School
08.1998 - 06.2000
JOHN SABENG POKU